Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 229 Bent St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,173 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.425 acres (18,530 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $186,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,427 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145-027 |
| Primary APN | 145-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,173 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,848 sqft |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,530 sqft (0.425 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 145-027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 BENT ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 442103 |
229 Bent St is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2008.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of October 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 BRIDGE ST, MILLIS, MA 02054-1302 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 2008167112 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000079508 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Bent St was $5,427, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Municipality | Franklin Town City |
| Unified School District | Franklin School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,427.00 (+3.55%) | $467,000 (+5.06%) Land $243,400 Building $223,600 | $453,910 (+20.29%) |
| 2024 | $5,241.00 (-0.13%) | $444,500 (+6.54%) Land $243,400 Building $201,100 | $377,340 |
| 2023 | $5,248.00 | $417,200 Land $253,900 Building $163,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 Bent St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2005.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2005–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 229 Bent St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FRANKLIN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 33,706 people · EPA ID MA2101000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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